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17 JUL 10 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 10, 2017 7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in regular session on July 10, 2017. Chairman Moore opened the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in attendance. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Patrick Thomas, Jim Peacock, Jr., Scott Scholl, Barbara Mashburn, Joe Cummings, Jr., and Rick White answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Jim Moore also answered roll call and declared a quorum. PRESENT (7), ABSENT (2). Others present for the meeting were City Engineer Jay Whisker, Tommy Bond, interested citizens, petitioners, and press. Commissioner Scholl moved, seconded by Commissioner Mashburn to suspend the rules and place the Final Plat for Lot 1, Coffelt South Subdivision regarding Dash Storage, LLC. on the agenda as item B under request to approve plats. MOTION CARRIED. CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner White moved, seconded by Commissioner Mashburn to approve the June 12, 2017 minutes. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING(S): CONDITIONAL USE at 711 South Hwy. 161 Chairman Moore noted that the request is for a daycare in a C-4 zone. Chairman Moore opened the public hearing at approximately 7:04 p.m. Petitioner Latasha Green related that she is requesting permission for an adult daycare. She explained that the hours of operation would be from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., adding that they would provide breakfast and activities. In response to a question from Chairman Moore, Ms. Green answered that she would provide some medical care. She related that she has a CNA on staff during hours of operation to provide any medicine the clients may need to take during the day. In response to a question from City Attorney Bamburg, Ms. Green answered that she has been approved for a clientele of up to 10 persons, adding that she is only planning to begin with 5. Chairman Moore closed the public hearing at approximately 7:07 p.m. City Engineer Whisker pointed out that a C-4 zoning is one of the few zonings that does not provide for a daycare as a permitted use, but is provided for as a conditional use. He stated that the daycare is on the Hwy. and in this particular instance the building is situated somewhat sideways to the Hwy. He stated that there is plenty of room to pull off the Hwy. and access the building safely. He noted that there are approximately 4 to 5 other businesses on this Hwy. 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 10, 2017 7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M. He then answered Chairman Moore that he is unaware of any rear access to the building, saying that the main ingress and egress is off Hwy. 161. Ms. Green confirmed that there are two back doors to the rear of the building. With no one else to speak, Chairman Moore closed the public hearing at approximately 7:08 p.m. Councilman Mashburn questioned if the building had adequate railing for elderly clientele. Ms. Green concurred, noting that it had previously been operated as an adult daycare and all the safety facilities are still in the building. She then answered that the daycare would provide breakfast and lunch that would be mostly microwavable. She stated that the age of her clientele would start at 65, adding that it does not require a special license. She then noted that she has first aid CPR and she will have a qualified CNA on staff. Councilman Mashburn stated that she had researched and the only qualification is that someone has to have tested for first aid CPR from the State. Commissioner Mashburn moved, seconded by Commissioner Scholl to approve the conditional use of an adult daycare at 711 So. Hwy. 161. for as long as Latasha Green is leasing the building and it is being used as an adult daycare. MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): a. PRELIMINARY PLAT Graham Woods Phase III Without a representative from Bond Engineering, the item was deferred to later in the meeting. b. FINAL PLAT Lot 1, Coffelt South Subdivision for Dash Storage Mr. Sam Allison stated that regarding requested City improvements, the fire hydrant has been installed and the sidewalk has been completed. He noted that the property does not have sewer or any other utilities at this point. Chairman Moore noted that structures have begun with concrete slabs and the entry is formed and ready to be poured. Mr. Allison concurred, saying that concrete for the entry would be poured tomorrow. 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 10, 2017 7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M. City Engineer Whisker explained the platting process, saying that the final improvements are being completed. He stated that he is now requesting the Final Plat so that when the business is done he will be able to obtain a C.O. He noted that Mr. Allison has addressed all improvements required by the City. Chairman Moore confirmed with Mr. Allison that all the SB2 has been completed in areas where there will not be concrete. He also confirmed with Chairman Moore that he is installing the entrance control and will provide the Fire Department with their own code. He then answered that he does have an office address in Jacksonville, explaining that he is renting from Hilltop Electric but does not have the current address. City Engineer Whisker noted that the address would be provided to his office when Mr. Allison applies for his business license. Mr. Allison then noted that the address was provided as part of the information on his building permit. Commissioner White moved, seconded by Councilman Mashburn to approve the Final Plat for Lot 1, South Coffelt Subdivision. MOTION CARRIED. a. PRELIMINARY PLAT Graham Woods Phase III Chairman Moore noted that there is still no one present to represent the item of business. The item was removed from the agenda. BUILDING PERMIT(S): GENERAL: ANNOUNCEMENT: ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Moore without objection; adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Susan L. Davitt 3